The policy brief argues that it is crucial for policymakers and practitioners to understand how the state identifies 'extremists.' In Western contexts, extremism is typically viewed as severe anti-government actions. However, in the Global South, the situation often differs as some governments may support their own extremists while labeling nonviolent opposition as extremist. The full report is available for download at ICCT.

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Malaysia’s social media has been abuzz with discussions on the conflict, with different groups expressing both condemnation and support for Russia. This paper examines pro-Russian sentiments and unpacks them for possible explanations for why such views prevail amongst Malaysians. The full report is available for download at ISEAS Perspective. A long read version is available at Fulcrum.

This study analysed social media accounts and content associated with the extreme right-wing movements in the Maritime Southeast Asia digital environment. The full report is available for download at GNET.